Rainbow Beans over Rice

The combination of different colored bell peppers in this dish adds not only vibrant colors but also a variety of nutrients. Red bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C, yellow bell peppers contain high levels of vitamin A, and green bell peppers are rich in vitamin K.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Rainbow Beans over Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Kidney beans
• 1 cup Pinto beans
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cup Cooked rice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 4 piece Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
2. Dice the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Add the diced vegetables and garlic cloves to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add the cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well.
6. Add the rinsed beans to the pan. Stir to combine.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. While the beans are simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
9. Serve the rainbow beans over cooked rice.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
11. Enjoy your colorful and nutritious rainbow beans over rice!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.